The British Army of the Revolutionary War was a professional force, designed for conventional European warfare. In the open field, able to take advantage of their disciplined superiority in maneuver, the red-coated regulars were a formidable foe who were rarely beaten. Ultimately, the skill of British field commanders and the valor of their troops were wasted by the failure to develop an effective strategy to win the war.
The British Army of the Revolutionary War was a professional force, designed for conventional European warfare. In the open field, able to take advantage of their disciplined superiority in maneuver, the red-coated regulars were a formidable foe who were rarely beaten. Ultimately, the skill of British field commanders and the valor of their troops were wasted by the failure to develop an effective strategy to win the war.
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